Remote Vice Provost for Academic Excellence

Abilene Christian University; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Christian University seeks a Vice Provost for Academic Affairs to lead the Dallas campus's academic programs, policy implementation, and governance. This senior role reports to the Provost and directs college deans and program directors, coordinating with the Vice Provost for Academic Development on strategic direction.

Responsibilities include faculty affairs, academic administration, registrar liaison, strategic projects, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required with senior leadership experience in higher education.
• Evidence of active scholarship within the last ten years preferred.
• Experience building external academic partnerships, including faith-based or international relations.
• Strong knowledge of accreditation standards (SACSCOC) and governance best practices.
• Proven budget management and data-informed resource decisions.
• Experience designing online degree programs or coursework preferred.
• Strategic planning, policy development, and executive communication skills.
• Ability to lead through influence and build cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with standard software and internet-based tools.

Responsibilities

• Faculty Affairs and Performance Implementation: oversee load management, contract/merit docs, and routine faculty correspondence.
• Academic Administration: lead multi-year initiatives, champion student-centered culture, manage course standards & appeals.
• Registrar & Enrollment Operations Liaison: liaison with Registrar, support Workday and catalog updates.
• Strategic Project Implementation: manage external partnerships and budget tracking for Provost.
• Operational Communications & Reporting: draft academic affairs correspondence and produce weekly updates and reports.

Skills

Senior leadership

External partnerships

Budget management

Online degree programs

Strategic planning

Executive communication

Collaboration

Project management

Digital literacy

Communication skills

Education

Terminal degree

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

Abilene Christian University seeks a Vice Provost for Academic Affairs to lead the Dallas campus's academic programs, policy implementation, and governance. This senior role reports to the Provost and directs college deans and program directors, coordinating with the Vice Provost for Academic Development on strategic direction.

Responsibilities include faculty affairs, academic administration, registrar liaison, strategic projects, and reporting.